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DOJ moves to restore gun rights for some convicted of felonies
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Attorney General Todd Blanche made the announcement on Monday. The Justice Department has established a process for individuals convicted of certain nonviolent felonies to regain their gun rights.
The Justice Department has established a process for individuals convicted of certain nonviolent felonies to regain their gun rights. Attorney General Todd Blanche made the announcement on Monday.
This development affects people with specific types of convictions, but details about the eligibility criteria and the restoration process are not provided here.
For more information on this new policy, including which convictions qualify and how rights can be restored, readers can refer to the original announcement from the Justice Department.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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